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I own 2 FLi's, in 9 and 10 weight. I love mine and would highly recommend them to anyone. They are great casting rods, very light and very smooth feeling with power. Last season I found myself using my 9 weight FLi over my more expensive rods for casting on the flats, I just love that rod. I really don't think you are giving up any performance by going with a FLi. Of course that's my opinion. If you can, cast as many rods as you can. Also in that price range and worth looking at would be the Albright XX, the Redington CPS and Temple Fork TiCR and TiCR-X. The Loomis GL3 is also worth a look, I have a 7 weight GL3 and just love how it casts. Good luck.
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